2011 MA Saltwater fishing license required for anyone 16 years or older. (This is also a requirement for the 2011 Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby)

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Written by:9/2/2011 7:57 AM

In order to fish recreationally for finfish in Massachusetts marine waters, including up to the first dam in rivers and streams that flow to the ocean saltwater fishermen must have a saltwater fishing license. This is also a requirement for the 2011 Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby.

You are required to have:

A MA Recreational Saltwater Fishing permit, or

A recreational saltwater fishing permit from a state that has a reciprocity agreement with Massachusetts.

As of February 17, 2011, Massachusetts has reciprocity agreements with:
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Connecticut